Organizational Strategy Consulting with Rachael Reed

Helping leaders build stronger organizations through strategy, leadership and practical execution.

With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience, I help organizations solve complex business challenges through organizational effectiveness, leadership development, business strategy and strategic HR. My approach combines executive-level thinking with practical solutions that create measurable business results.

Sustainable business growth starts with leadership, organizational design and the people strategy that brings both to life.

Whether I’m helping a startup build its operating foundation or guiding an established organization through transformation, my focus is the same: creating practical solutions that strengthen leadership, improve performance and position organizations for long-term success.

I don’t deliver reports that collect dust. I work alongside leadership teams to implement solutions that produce measurable results.

• 20+ years of leadership experience
• Executive consultant and organizational strategist
• SPHR and SHRM-SCP certified
• Executive leadership advisor
• Certified in Predictive Index®, DiSC®, Five Behaviors® and Culture Index™
• Experience across banking, insurance, professional services, retail and hospitality
• Consultant to startups, growing companies and established organizations

Leadership Development

Designed leadership development programs, manager training and performance systems that strengthened accountability and leadership capability.

Organizational Effectiveness

Led organizational redesigns, succession planning, workforce planning and strategic initiatives that improved alignment and business performance.

Compensation Strategy

Developed market-based compensation structures and career frameworks that improved pay equity, competitiveness and compensation decision-making.

HR Technology & Digital Transformation

Led HR technology implementations, workflow redesign and process improvements that increased efficiency, reporting capabilities and employee experience.

Workforce Optimization

Conducted workforce planning and capacity analyses that helped organizations redesign work, improve productivity and significantly reduce labor costs through strategic outsourcing.

Startup & Growth Consultin

Advise founders and executive teams on organizational structure, operating models, leadership strategy, technology selection, talent strategy and sustainable business growth. 

• Banking
• Insurance
• Financial Services
• Professional Services
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Family-Owned Businesses
• Startups
• Growth Companies

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
• Predictive Index Certified Practitioner
• DiSC Practitioner
• Five Behaviors Practitioner
• Culture Index Certified

Clients value practical advice backed by real-world leadership experience. I understand both business operations and people strategy, allowing me to help leaders make decisions that improve performance, strengthen culture and support long-term growth.

Whether you’re building a leadership team, improving organizational performance, implementing new technology or planning for growth, I’d love to learn more about your goals.